That Wedding Co.

30/04/2024

How cute is this? 🤗 It's been a long time since we've seen disposable cameras at weddings, but they're making a comeback, and this was such a clever way to use them 🤍

Bride Lucy had one camera for each of her guest tables with this note attached, a sure way to make sure the shots weren't wasted!

Does anyone else miss taking films to be developed, not knowing what blurry images you were going to find?! 😅
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08/03/2024

Here's to celebrating all the amazing women!

Especially those in the wedding industry who go above and beyond for all their lovely couples 🤍
Here are just a few of my favourites to work with (if I listed them all, I think I would go over the word count!):
Kent Pianist Faux Meadows The Pretty Prep Studios VersaStyle by Laura I do occasions The Wedding Business Mentor Swarling Manor Styled to Remember Photography by Olive Tree Florence Berry Photography NC Travel Make-up by Sarah Bennett

04/02/2024

Every wedding planner needs a great list of suppliers, and I'm so lucky to have the best in mine! 🤗

Creating and maintaining relationships is such an important part of my job. I know and work with the best in Kent, and I'm proud to share that they recommend me too 🥰

If you haven't heard of already, you will now! Sam has created the PERFECT space for you to get ready on your wedding morning. From multiple vanity stations to good lighting and comfy sofas! Each studio location also has a separate dressing area, toilet and kitchenette. A lot of thought has gone into location, servicing those venues that may not have their own space for you all to get ready 🤍

So far, The Pretty Prep Studios are in Ashford, Canterbury and next to open will be Tonbridge!

Contact Sam at for more info 💌

17/01/2024

Beautiful venue for a beatiful couple 🤍

07/01/2024

If you're getting married in Ashford and are looking for the best space for you and your bridal party to get ready, pop in to the The Pretty Prep Studios open day!

The Pretty Prep Studios:Ashford is having an open day! 🎉

If you are looking for an amazing supplier in each industry and a tour of The Pretty Prep Studios, this is for you! (No huge overwhelming fairs here!)

🥂 Enjoy some bubbles
✅ Meet some handpicked, recommended suppliers (The best in the industry in my opinion)
👀 Take a tour of The Pretty Prep Studios

It isn't one to be missed, come bring your bridesmaids/fiance/family and get ready to meet some amazing suppliers! 💍✨

4th February 2023 ~ 10am -2pm

05/10/2023

Fill in the blank:

"I couldn't plan my wedding without ......."

What/who is the most important thing/person in your wedding planning so far?
Let me know in the comments 👇

04/10/2023

A confetti shot done right, demonstrated by the beautiful Yasmin and Alex, and their guests 🙌

Always throw the confetti upwards, not directly at the happy couple 👌

Perfectly captured by Wild Daisy Photography 📸
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03/10/2023

✨Wedding Tip - Number Your RSVP Cards✨

Before sending out your invites and RSVP cards, number the back of them, and make a note of which guest has which number (easily done on a spreadsheet!)

Why?

Because sometimes guests forget that you've sent out more than one invite, so they forget to write their names on the RSVP! 🙈

27/09/2023

✨ Budget tip - Prioritise!

When you start putting together your budget, make sure you prioritise the things that are most important to include in your day.

Usually, the venue and catering are the most expensive items, but what next? Do you want the best photos? Then allocate a larger budget to get the best photographer.
Do you want your guests to have a free bar? Then allocate more to providing drinks.

Just remember that some things you may have to compromise on...its rare that there's an unlimited wedding budget! 🙃

📸 Jeff Oliver Photography

26/09/2023

🔗 Did you know? The saying 'tying the knot' goes right the way back to ancient Celtic rituals!

During the ceremony, couples' hands were physically bound together, symbolising the unity and bond they were creating.

Today, many independent celebrants offer hand-tying ceremonies, they're perfect for adding something different to your day and you could even include a close relative/friend in the ritual 🥹

Double tap if you love the idea of a hand-tying 🤍

20/09/2023

Real Wedding - Pam & Paul 🤍

This was one of my most memorable weddings I coordinated, by far! For a few reasons, but the main one being that it was a surprise wedding!

The couple told all their guests they were celebrating Paul's birthday, but that wasn't actually true...not even their families knew until the day 🫣

They got married at the beautiful Port Lympne and included an african drumming band, a safari, and they adopted each table of guests an animal from the Aspinall Foundation as their favours🤍

Truly a lovely couple and an amazing day!

📸 Jeff Oliver Photography

19/09/2023

✨Wedding Tip - Create a Wedding Email Address✨
I've said it before, I'll say it again...Create a separate email address to use for wedding suppliers, and especially for wedding fairs!

Here's why:

- It keeps all your wedding correspondence in one place
- It means you can both access all the emails whenever you like, instead of the wedmin falling to just one of you
- It stops your usual inbox being filled with wedding sales emails (some naughty suppliers might send you emails selling you something you don't want!)
- Once you're married and no longer need it, you can just delete it
- It's free and easy to do

15/09/2023

Today, I get to see one of my oldest, best friends, and favourite people, marry her love! 🤍

Can't wait to celebrate you both 🥂

(and to be a guest for once!)

14/09/2023

Happy 1 week anniversary to the most amazing couple 🤍

The new Mr & Mrs Burchill were an absolute dream to work with from the moment I met them, they had a beautiful day filled with lots of laughter and lots of guinness 🍻

Hope you're enjoying your honeymoon!

📸 Daisy Photography

13/09/2023

It's a thing...We've all been there! 🙃

When you're at the point where your wedding admin is getting too much, don't be afraid to ask for help! Whether that's from your partner, family, friend or a wedding professional (*cough* me *cough*) 😉

✉️ [email protected]

12/09/2023

Wedding Tradition - The Bouquet Toss 💐

Did you know that tossing the bouquet started around the 1800's, created to try and bestow good luck on the guests. Marriage was seen as the only way to get out of poverty and start a family, so ladies were desperate to catch the bouquet. It was more of a necessity than romance, but now we love a bouquet toss!

They're not as common as they used to be, but some brides now get themselves a second imitation bouquet made up, just for throwing!

Will you be including a bouquet toss in your day?

20/08/2023

✨️ Supplier Spotlight ✨️

Simply Ceremonies UK - Independent Celebrants

I have had the pleasure of working with Karina at a number of celebrations, and the vows she creates are perfect for each couple!

Karina now has a team of Celebrants available for weddings, vow renewals, baby namings, and handfastings 🤍

Between them, they can do any type of ceremony!

If you're looking for bespoke vows, personal to you both, written with you, for you, then definitely contact Karina 👌

19/08/2023

Who's that person for you?

Not going to lie...I'm probably that person 🙈😅

18/08/2023

It's Friday night and it's the night before your wedding...what should you be doing?

Here are my top 5 tips for the night before your wedding:

- Wash your hair, so you won't need to worry about this in the morning

- Pack your wedding bag (if you have one) with the essentials you need for the day.

- Eat a decent meal. Even if you're nervous, you might not eat a lot on the day so you'll need some energy!

- Get rid of any wedding clutter around you. A tidy space means a tidy mind...plus it'll get messy again in the morning when your party arrives to join you!

- Get to bed at a reasonable time! Turn off your notifications, mute the group chats and get yourself to bed as early as you can!

15/08/2023

This champagne tower was amazing! 🥂
But it so nearly didn't happen...

It was windy on Saturday, wind and a tower of delicate glasses don't mix well, so the glasses needed to be stacked at the last minute. Claire (the wedding dolls) was in charge of the tower and she did a fab job, timed perfectly against the wind 😅

This just shows what it is on the day coordinators do, we make sure that what you have spent months planning actually happens! Working behind the scenes to bring it all together 🤍

If you need an experienced on the day coordinator, I have some availability remaining for this year 🙌

📸 Jade Greenbrooke Photography

07/08/2023

Today August finally looked a little bit like August!
So, I thought I would take this as the beginning of summer and re-introduce myself 🥰

This is me, Jess, on my wedding day 6 years ago. We actually got married on 29th July, and in the morning it was the most glorious sunshine, but by the time I left the house it was the worst torrential rain we'd seen all year!

A few wedding-related facts about me:

- I've been with my husband, Josh, for 15 years now. We met through my brother in our late teens and have been together since 🤍

- I proposed to him! At home, in our front room, with a Haribo ring💍(which he still has in a box somewhere...)

- I did little to no planning of our wedding...Josh and my mum did nearly all of it 🫣

- I only went to one dress shop, tried on lots and lots of dresses but eventually chose the one that the lady in the shop picked out for me and it was perfect 🤍

- Our first dance song was 'Be The Man' by Rag n Bone Man and when we saw him in Margate in June, he sang that song and dedicated it to us! 🥹

That's enough about me for now, but let me know if you're getting married this month, or if you're already married and have something about your day to share

📸 Joe Bartlett Photography
Make Up Kent Makeup Artist Laura Baker

18/07/2023

Did you know there is more than one type of top table? 🫠

Most couples still choose the traditional long top table. Usually made up of the couple, both sets of parents, maid of honour and best man. But it can sometimes get drawn into family politics, especially if there are step parents or children to consider 🥴

Then there's the more intimate Sweetheart table. Sometimes a demi round or sometimes a rectangular table, it seats just the couple 🤍 This type of top table gives you both time to relax together, whilst watching your family and friends enjoying themselves. It cuts out all the family politics, but it's not always popular with parents 😅

Finally, there's a round top table, sometimes considered as no top table (if all your guest tables are round). Perfect to blend your table in with your guests, and you can talk to the others on your table without craning your neck...but just be aware that you may end up with your back to some of your guests! 🫣

Which type of top table have you chosen?
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10/07/2023

Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏
Receiving reviews and feedback from you makes my job so worthwhile 🤍

I love being a part of couples planning and the big day itself, knowing I've done all I can to make your day the best it can be 👌

If you've had a good experience with my services please leave a review, always grateful 🥰
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06/07/2023

A couple of weeks ago I coordinated a wedding where fun was at the centre of the couples day, and they also included something I had never seen before...

The guests had to answer questions, to get a code to unlock the padlock on their starter hampers! That's right... the guests couldn't get into their starters without the right combination 😅

Including this in their day didn't only bring fun to the dinner table, but it also bought them an extra 10 minutes that they spent together outside, before going back to the madness. And the guests LOVED it!

Touchays ,the caterers, also loved doing something different!

Are you doing something unique on your day?

05/07/2023

Why me? 🤔

○ I can help reduce your wedding stress. Whether that's simply being someone in the industry to talk to, helping you plan from engagement to the big day, or even just to be there on the day - don't get wedding burnout, let me help! 🙌

○ I have experience. I have lots of experience with wedding planning, but also extensive venue experience - which is different to most planners. I worked my way from the bottom to the top and have worked at prestigious venues, giving me the knowledge from clothing tables and setting up, managing staff and suppliers, and (most importantly for you...) what you can negotiate on 😉

○ I'm honest. If I don't think a supplier is good for you? I'll let you know. If I don't think something you want to include is going to work? I'll tell you...but I'll try to give you a different way to include it! I'm not a yes person, but I am honest, practical and great at problem solving 👌

If you're looking for a planner, DM me or email me [email protected]